FRONTLINE

America's Medical Supply Crisis

Season 2020 Episode 21 | 54m 21s

Why was the United States left scrambling for critical medical equipment as the coronavirus swept the country? With the Associated Press, FRONTLINE investigates the fragmented global medical supply chain and its deadly consequences.

Aired: 10/05/20

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